Oak Tree, Napa Valley

The tobacco tone was the result of a fire pushing thick ash through the valley (mixed with late afternoon warm backlighting).

Detail in the silouetted oak tree was a metering objective.

Napa Valley, California (2000)

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♥ jenn ♥ says:

love the colors, light and composition...this is like a scene from a movie...breathtakingly gorgeous!!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

emmalyssa says:

i love trees!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

freemysoul says:

Napa Valley is so beautiful!!!
Thanks for sharing this gorgeous image!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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happysweetmama says:

You are a genious !! This is beyond great !
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

bokchoyboy says:

just gorgeous! Colors and composition. Oak trees have such cool shapes!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Dale Hameister says:

Very nice!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

maplemusketeer says:

Nice colours, great silouette, and snazzy foggy fade action! I like it muchly. Thank you for sharing your eye and abilities once again. :)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Lisa McKinnon says:

really lovelyl.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

-Oliv- [deleted] says:

I love this color, wonderful capture !!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Thomas_M. says:

a fire gave so attractive colors ... I hope you were able to breathe in that air!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Simno says:

Wonderful color.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Sutanto says:

simply beautiful.

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Wonderful golden light !

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Simply breathtaking. The warm tones really draw you right into this image. Truly beautiful!!

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

‏الوعب - Al wab‎ says:

beautiful !!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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Definitely a winner!!!

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

gari.baldi says:

beautiful tree sihlouette

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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Excellent shot!!! In perfect composition and precious colors. Good work!

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Naeem Rashid says:

Beautiful image.

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Yoshinori_4401 says:

Wow !
Beautiful colours and impressive silhouette.
Fabulous shot !
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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

marc50 says:

This should make Explorer. Beautiful tones, colors, subjects, and lighting. Faved.

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Excellent composition, colour and light.. all perfect.!

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

cdilisio says:

Excellent color and contrast. Love the red in the field and the yellow of the sky.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Inecita says:

I am amazed at your skills with the light. You seem to get the best light in every photo you take. I like the persepctive in this one with the rows of grape plants leading to the horizon.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

emmalyssa says:

you are truly there with my top faves! wonderful work, everytime!

Happy Easter!

Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Hot Flash Photography says:

Amazing light. What a fantastic shot.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Judy and Paul says:

Oh! the light! How I miss California. This is gorgeous.
Judy
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

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LOVE this
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Rashed Ben Sultan Al Ben Ali - AKA TaaJ! says:

That is wonderful work
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Alexandria LaNier says:

Beautiful image! Looks like Heaven.

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

theresa.brent says:

A fantastic mood , love the misty feel ....
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

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Amazing shot. Wonderful composition and handled perfectly in all regards. Well done.

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Excellent shot.

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Incredibly colors/tone. Great shot.

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A beauty!!!!

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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

youngkwakdesign [deleted] says:

Gorgeous capture. You have really carried the theme of wine country here, mixing grapes and oak.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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Beautiful composition, very peaceful
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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Wow! Gorgeous!

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LightSpectral says:

FANTASTIC absolute great lighting!
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Big wow factor...
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Amazing shot :)

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Wow, amazing light!

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DimTim says:

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just how imagine Napa Valley
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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Amazingly beautiful shot. The colours and tones are gorgeous.

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Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

DJM (Popcorn & Wine) says:

very beautiful composition and coloring.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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Very skillfully composed and executed. Great image.

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wildcardpoet says:

Complete peace.............
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tdoxie says:

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Dimit®i says:

I love the mood and the colors !

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Beautiful shot!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

MAIKA 777 says:

What a spectacular capture! Congratulations!

Is like my tree:

Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

baidaa_az says:

07705603210
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

it's life. says:

it reminds me of cover art for "the academy is..."
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Fe em Brasil says:

Gorgeous colours and tones
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

dlynnphoto says:

Beautiful warmth
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

rebahh says:

amamzing simplicity
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

JoshTrefethen.com says:

where is this in Napa? I will be traveling there soon and would be interested to know. Thanks!
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debharrigan says:

this would be great to enter in the "at the winery" contest at wine art: www.flickr.com/groups/wineart/discuss/7215761 2558912908/
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Dobka says:

great scene, super view
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

JaReiswig says:

Beautiful. Really captured the mood of "the valley" here.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Cindy5678 says:

Stunning! Love it!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

canbalci says:

Amazing capture!!!
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thefatcat44 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Natural Landscapes, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Seung Kye Lee says:

Beautiful mood here!

Regards
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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Light Stalker says:

amazing
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

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Wonderful! Beautifully captured!
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~Moonlit Dreams~ (AWAY) says:

Splendid! I could live there! Such a beautiful capture!
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Gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
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From a friend of Papas Cave
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From a friend of Papas Cave
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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

New Clear says:

Very nice! Beautiful colors! I love it.
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Beautiful picture! Great colors!

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Jattitude says:

hauntingly beautiful
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trail trekker says:

Beautiful! I like the composition.
Excellent - well done!
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buhdoo says:

Absolutely beautiful! I love napa...keep up the good work my friend, and check out my photos if you have some time!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

seamus16 says:

Great capture, exposure is perfect and I love the saturation
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

B_Jones2585 says:

great silhouette! love the detail in the branches
Posted 3 weeks ago. ( permalink )

burgenschenker says:

revisited - I like it - I live in region, where are vineyards too ...
Posted 3 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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Oak Tree, Napa Valley

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